Martha's Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour from Boston

4.5
(407 reviews)
Boston, USA

13 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

We are a veteran owned coach service to Martha's Vineyard. Our ease of booking, convenient pickup and drop-off locations and comfortable, air-conditioned coach will provide you with a memorable experience. Enjoy a short ride from Boston to Woods Hole where you will board the Steamship Authority with no lines or waiting in a holding area. With us, you will have time to enjoy breakfast and coffee from a local cafe before boarding. As always, round-trip ferry tickets, snacks, water, island maps, discount food cards and commentary are all included.
Island tour option; Unlike other tours, THIS IS NOT A SCHOOL BUS TOUR. A wonderful 3 hour, full island tour in one of our 14 passenger, air-conditioned, high-top vans is the best way to see the island. Tour goes through all 6 towns with stops along the way for pictures and restrooms. Our guides are the best in the business!

What's Included

Bottled water
Driver/guide
Snacks
Discount food card
Live commentary on board
maps
Ferry Tickets
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Island tour only available as an add-on
Gratuity

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We pickup from MOST ALL hotels in downtown Boston ONLY. Several in Cambridge, Seaport and South Boston. If you are not staying at a downtown Boston hotel, you may be asked to meet at one of the many pickup points within the city. We do NOT pick-up from airport location hotels, sorry. The tour coordinator will contact you 24 hours in advance to make arrangements. Thanks!
Please call us if you were not given an exact time. International customers, please download WhatsApp for communication. We do not refund no-show customers.

Itinerary

Duration: 13 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Boston

    Enjoy being picked up directly from your hotel's front door. Our large 12-14 passenger coach will provide an outstanding customer experience. Live, historical commentary provided by your driver as you traverse around Boston.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Cape Cod

    While traveling to the Steamship Authority, enjoy engaging in full, live commentary by your driver/guide. Learning about historic locations such as; Plymouth, Cape Cod Canal, Bourne and local Native Americans reservations.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Falmouth (Pass by)

    Once on Cape Cod, your excursion includes a mini tour of Falmouth. We travel through downtown, view the marvelous cedar shake houses and travel the coast for views of the Vineyard Sound.

    Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Nobska Point Lighthouse

    After a short trip around Falmouth, let's take a beautiful visit at the Nobska lighthouse. This historic locations offers amazing picture opportunities, an outer house walk-around and cliff views.

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4

    We arrive at the Woods Hole Steamship Authority at about 9:00am. That is 30 minutes before your vessel departs the terminal. This allows our guest plenty of time to explore town or stop in a local cafe for a coffee and a breakfast sandwich before boarding the 9:30am ferry to Oak Bluffs. We are the only company in Boston that offers this experience.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Your ferry ride from Woods Hole to Oak Bluffs is 45 minutes. While on-board you may enjoy inside, A/C seating or walk about the massive passenger deck for outstanding pictures of both Martha's Vineyard and Cape Cod. Concessions and restrooms are on the ferry for your convenience. As always, round-trip ferry tickets are included.

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Oak Bluffs

    Once on Martha's Vineyard, all guest will have roughly 6 hours to explore at their leisure. You are welcome to rent bikes, take the city bus, order a ride share or take a 3-hour island with our affiliate partners (additional fee). Those who wish to take the 3-hour tour option will be greeted by the tour directed at the Oak Bluffs harbor

    6 hours Admission ticket free
  • 7

    Your ferry leaves Oak Bluffs at 3:45pm. Relax after a bustling excursion of the island on your 45 minute ride back to Woods Hole. You will be greeted by your original tour guide in Woods Hole at 4:30pm.

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Boston

    From Woods Hole to Boston is roughly a 2-hour ride. Feel free to offer feedback on your day to one of our expert drivers. We strive to get guest back in the Boston area for about 6:30 pm Your expert guide will provide you with local Boston cuisine recommendations and events

    2 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • A maximum of 28 people per booking.
  • Not wheelchair accessible, very sorry for the inconvenience
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Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Luxury Car Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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